Facts

Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal

Area (only Total) total: 11,300 sq km

Climate: tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May)

Terrain: flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills

Population: 1,735,464

Main Language (only first): English

Government type: republic

Capital (Name): Banjul

Capital (Time Difference): UTC 0

Independence: 18 February 1965

National holiday: Independence Day, 18 February